Museums · West Midlands
Macclesfield Silk Museum
Macclesfield Silk Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Peter McDermott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Macclesfield Silk Museum is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Macclesfield Silk Museum is located in the West Midlands, postcode SK11. The museum focuses on the history of silk production in the area, reflecting Macclesfield's significant role in the silk industry during the 18th and 19th centuries.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2562, -2.1247
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Macclesfield
- Postcode
- SK11 6TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Opening
- We-Sa 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.thesilkmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/864949519 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macclesfield Silk Museum?
- Macclesfield Silk Museum is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.2562°, -2.1247°.
- Is there an entry fee for Macclesfield Silk Museum?
- Yes — Macclesfield Silk Museum charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.
- Is Macclesfield Silk Museum wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Macclesfield Silk Museum. Check ahead for specific facilities.
- What are the opening hours for Macclesfield Silk Museum?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: We-Sa 10:00-16:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.